#VU8329 Stack-based buffer overflow in Linux kernel and linux_kernel (Debian package) - CVE-2017-1000251

 

#VU8329 Stack-based buffer overflow in Linux kernel and linux_kernel (Debian package) - CVE-2017-1000251

Published: September 12, 2017 / Updated: October 14, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU8329
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-1000251
CWE-ID: CWE-121
Exploitation vector: Adjecent network
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
linux_kernel (Debian package)
Software vendor:
Linux Foundation
Debian

Description

The vulnerability allows an adjacent attacker to execute arbitrary code on the host system.

The weakness exists due to a stack-based buffer overflow in the processing of L2CAP configuration. An adjacent attacker can submit a specially crafted Bluetooth protocol, trigger memory corruption in the Bluetooth stack and execute arbitrary code in kernel space.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in host system compromise.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

External links